socalfunplaces Chapter 19 Breakthrough in the Face of Battle, Overcoming the Low-Rank
Chapter 19 Breakthrough in the Face of Battle, Overcoming the Low-Rank
Luo Lan whispered in her heart.
[Condensation-Melting] Activated!
[Consumed Chaos Essence: 31]
[Current Chaotic Essence: 271]
The rusty iron fence, half-soaked in purplish-black blood, began to change its metal structure under extraordinary power, turning into flowing molten iron.
The molten iron, devoid of heat, flowed upwards along the eight segments, passing the joints, the spearhead, and the broken gaps in the spider spear.
[Melted and recast: Broken, rusted iron fence]
This is not over yet.
Luo Lan continued to activate another ability of [Condensation], and the consumption of source essence suddenly increased.
[Condensation - Enhancement]!
[Consumed Chaos Essence: 111]
[Current Chaotic Essence: 160]
Under the influence of the chaotic source matter, the flowing molten iron began to undergo deeper changes, the arrangement of the metal elements was rearranged, and the carbon content was subtly adjusted.
The rust was removed, the impurities were precipitated, and the iron and carbon were combined in a more perfect ratio.
The rust faded, and it was plated with silver-gray.
The spear tips at the ends of the eight segmented appendages were all completely renewed, the rough, granular texture of the surface disappearing and replaced with a smooth, dense metallic luster.
Even the foreleg that had just broken off was filled with molten iron, reforming into a complete spearhead that was longer, narrower, and sharper than before.
[Upgraded: Rusty Spider Lancer]
[Rusty Spider Spear → Steel Spider Spear]
[Rank: Iron+ → Bronze]
[Steel Spider Spear: A spider spear blade forged from a steel alloy with an excellent ratio, capable of easily piercing and slicing through the defenses of most mortal objects (Bronze tier and below)]
Luo Lan was upgrading his equipment on the spot, but the faceless stitched-up corpses weren't going to wait patiently.
The first stitched-up corpse had already climbed over the mountain of its companions' corpses. Its two thick arms were raised high, and its heavy fists, covered in bone spurs, brought a gust of wind as they smashed straight down towards Luo Lan's head.
Luo Lan glanced at it sideways.
A steel spider spear on the right front was raised and casually swung towards the grayish-white flesh that was crashing down.
"Sizzle—"
The bronze-grade iron-carbon alloy blade traced a cold arc, the sensation of the blade cutting through the ashen skin as light as a hot knife slicing through butter.
The faceless, stitched-up corpse, along with its raised arms, was easily sliced diagonally in two at the waist.
The two halves of the body were still in mid-air, their muscles twitching and spasming, their fingers scratching at the air meaninglessly.
Luo Lan then swiftly swung his other two [Steel Spider Lances], the newly grown alloy blades on both sides of his legs drawing several intersecting streaks of cold light from bottom to top in the dimly lit corridor.
"Sizzle sizzle sizzle!"
The stitched-together corpse instantly turned into countless scattered pieces, a cloud of purplish-black blood mist exploded in the air, and chunks of flesh of all sizes crashed onto the stone floor.
[Can't find a weakness? I'll chop you into mincemeat, okay?]
Luo Lan retracted her forelimbs without even raising her head the entire time.
Break through in the face of battle and defeat the lower-level opponents!
If the previous eight spider legs could only be used as large "spears", the upgraded spider spears now have sharp alloy blades on both sides, making them perfectly usable as heavy "halberds".
Before the upgrade, you could only deal enough damage by stabbing the core weak point; now, horizontal slashes and side cuts can dismember enemies on the spot, which is perfect for dealing with these fearless faceless stitched corpses.
At the end of the corridor, two swaying, writhing stitched-together corpses were still staring intently at Luo Lan.
They had clearly sensed a renewed shift in the battle. A red light gathered in their single, crimson eye, ready to launch a mental attack at Luo Lan at any moment.
[Since I can't watch it, then I won't watch it.]
Luo Lan lowered her head, avoiding eye contact with the two monsters even out of the corner of her eye.
Eight robust limbs exert force simultaneously: four hind legs propel the body alternately from behind, while four forelimbs spread out in a fan shape in front of the body.
The alloy blade of the [Steel Spider Spear] was repeatedly swung by Luo Lan like a scythe, the sharp spear shaft drawing out a chilling light as it cut into the horde of corpses.
Each cut brought forth gushing purple blood and splattering bits of flesh, with severed limbs and bone fragments tracing chaotic parabolas in the corridor.
The gray-white figures fell in rows, only to be trampled into mincemeat by their comrades who surged up behind them.
The previously ferocious horde of faceless, stitched-up corpses was now no match for Luo Lan, like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.
The whole scene resembled a giant lawnmower rolling over a wheat field, splattering blood and flesh wherever it went.
Their fearless nature became a disadvantage at this moment, as one after another they deliberately ran into the blade, their shattering shells creating a somber funeral dirge in the corridor.
[What's so special about this? Does it mean a wheelbarrow can instantly kill zombies?]
The last faceless, stitched-together corpse's remains crumbled into a puddle of mush under the blade. For some reason, Luo Lan recalled the classic old game he'd played on Earth, and couldn't help but chuckle to himself.
A moment later, Luo Lan pushed it back to the corner at the end of the corridor.
The two wriggling, stitched-together corpses seemed dumbfounded, their short, stout bodies trembling violently at the end of the corridor.
They wanted to launch a mental attack on Luo Lan, but Luo Lan didn't give them a chance to make eye contact.
Therefore, it could only open its yellowish-brown, gaping mouth, which was split to the roots of its ears, and emit a useless high-frequency shriek at Luo Lan.
Sharp sound waves crashed back and forth in the narrow passage, causing Luo Lan's armor to tremble slightly.
[Stop yelling, it's too noisy.]
This time, Luo Lan learned his lesson from dealing with those two ugly, self-destructive creatures. He preemptively raised his eyes, his crimson single eye scanning the two writhing, stitched-together corpses for less than half a second.
The mental impact of [Terrification lv.3] was unleashed instantly, pinning the two writhing, stitched-together corpses to the spot.
Immediately afterward, I looked away, no longer wanting to look at their two large, bloodshot eyes.
Luo Lan strolled away, looking around.
[If I throw a big rock, will it kill them...?]
Luo Lan wanted to find some hard objects like boulders to throw at them from a distance to avoid close-range attacks and getting splashed with strong acid again.
Just as he relaxed his vigilance slightly, a whistling sound of wind cutting past Luo Lan's head came grazing his head.
"Click!!!"
The extremely harsh sound of a hard object piercing through the ear.
A series of fine dark gold powders exploded on the [Dark Gold Shell]. Luo Lan felt the entire massive shell uncontrollably sink half a step to the left, and a deep hole the size of an infant's fist appeared directly on the shell to the left of his head.
This high-density [Dark Gold Shell] withstood dozens of heavy punches from the Faceless Stitching Corpse Horde without breaking through! And now it's been pierced through so easily!
Luo Lan turned around sharply, her single, scarlet eye looking in the direction of the attack.
The second attack arrived in an instant.
An unknown attack drew a straight white line, piercing through the two stiff, writhing, stitched-together corpses beside Luo Lan.
The bloated purple body exploded with a bang, and yellowish pus mixed with shattered pieces of flesh splashed in all directions.
After penetrating the target, the unknown attack continued its momentum, carrying the still-smoking acid as it flew towards Luo Lan, striking the carapace with a dull thud.
Having been splashed with acid all over its body, the corrosion resistance of the [Dark Gold Shell] withstood the damage, but wisps of white smoke inevitably rose from the surface of the [Steel Spider Spear].
Without time to consider the battle losses, Luo Lan immediately activated [Disguise Armor] to reduce his visibility.
Eight thick, segmented limbs used their [grasping bristles] to kick against the wall, leaping and dodging at twisting angles.
After realizing what was happening, Luo Lan finally saw what had attacked him—the third type of stitched corpse heat source outline that he had seen with [Heat Vision] in its initial form as a young armored spider, emerging from the corner of the other corridor.